Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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