Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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