Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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