Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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