Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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