Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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