Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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