Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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