Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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