Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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