Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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