Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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