Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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