Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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