Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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