Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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