Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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