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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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