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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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