Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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