Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the 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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