Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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