Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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