Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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