Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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