Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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