Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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