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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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