Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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