Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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