Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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