Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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