Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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