Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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