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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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