Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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