Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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