Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs