Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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