Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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