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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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