Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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