Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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