Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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