Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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