Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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