Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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