Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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