Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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