Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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