Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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