Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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