Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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