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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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