Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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