Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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