Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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