Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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