Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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