Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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