Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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