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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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