Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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