Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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