Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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