Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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