Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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