Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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