Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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