Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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