Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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