Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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