Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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