Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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