Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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