Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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