Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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