Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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