Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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