Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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