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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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