Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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