Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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