Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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