Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators 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 MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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