Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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