Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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