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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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