Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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