Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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