Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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