Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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