Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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