Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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