Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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