Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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