Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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