Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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