Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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