Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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