Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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