Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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