Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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