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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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