Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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