Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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