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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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