Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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