Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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