Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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