Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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