Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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