Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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