Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews 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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