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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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