Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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