Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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