Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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