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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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