Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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