Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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