Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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