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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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