Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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