Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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