Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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