Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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