Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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