Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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