Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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