Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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