Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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