Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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