Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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