Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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