Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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