Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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