Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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