Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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