Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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