Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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