Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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