Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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