Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies 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 in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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