Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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