Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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