Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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