Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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