Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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