Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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