Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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