Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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