Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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