Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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