Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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