Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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