Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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