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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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