Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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