Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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