Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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