Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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