Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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