Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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