Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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