Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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