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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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