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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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