Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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