Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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