Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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