Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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