Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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