Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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