Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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