Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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