Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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