Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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