Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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