Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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