Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses