Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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