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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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