Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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