Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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