Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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