Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers 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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