Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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