Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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