Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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