Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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