Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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