Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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