Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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