Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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