Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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