Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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