Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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