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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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