Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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