Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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