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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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