Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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