Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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