Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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