Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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