Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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