Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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