Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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