Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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