Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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