Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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