Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major 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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