Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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