Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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