Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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