Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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