Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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