Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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