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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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