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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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