Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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