Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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