Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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