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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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