Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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