Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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