Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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