Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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