Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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