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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC 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 MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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