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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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