Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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