Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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