Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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