Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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