Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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