Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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