Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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