Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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