Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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