Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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