Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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