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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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