Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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