Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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