Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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