Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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