Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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