Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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