Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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