Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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