Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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