Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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