Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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