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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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