Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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