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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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