Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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