Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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