Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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