Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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