Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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