Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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