Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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