Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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