Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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