Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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