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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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