Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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