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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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