Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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