Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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