Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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