Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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