Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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