Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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