Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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