Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of 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 several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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