Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes 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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