Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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