Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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