Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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