Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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