Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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