Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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