Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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