Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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