Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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