Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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