Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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