Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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