Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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