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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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