Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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