Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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