Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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