Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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