Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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