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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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