Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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