Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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