Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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