Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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