Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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