Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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