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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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