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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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