Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers 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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