Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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