Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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