Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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