Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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