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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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