Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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