Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)