Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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