Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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