Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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