Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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