Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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