Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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