Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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