Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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