Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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