Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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