Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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