Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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