Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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