Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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