Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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