Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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