Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified 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? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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