Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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