Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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