Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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