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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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