Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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