Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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