Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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