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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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