Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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