Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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