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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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