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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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