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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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