Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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