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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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