Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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