Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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