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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education