Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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