Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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