Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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