Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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