Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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