Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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