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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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