Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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