Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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