Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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