Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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