Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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