Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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