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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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