Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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