Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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