Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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