Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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