Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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