Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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