Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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