Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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