Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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