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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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