Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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