Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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