Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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