Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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