Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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