Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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