Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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