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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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