Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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