Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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