Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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