Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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