Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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