Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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