Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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