Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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