Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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