Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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