Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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