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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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