Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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