Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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