Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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