Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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