Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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