Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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