Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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