Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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