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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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