Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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