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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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