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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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