Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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