Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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