Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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