Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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