Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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