Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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