Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What 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 optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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