Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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