Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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