Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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