Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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