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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data 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 issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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