Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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