Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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