Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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