Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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