Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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