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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify 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 classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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