Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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