Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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