Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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