Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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