Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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