Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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