Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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