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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massive Open Online Courses