Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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