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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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