Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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