Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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