Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around 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 MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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