Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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