Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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