Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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