Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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