Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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