Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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