Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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