Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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