Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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