Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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