Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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