Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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