Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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