Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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