Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources