Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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