Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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