Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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