Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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