Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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