Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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