Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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