Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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