Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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