Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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