Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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