Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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