Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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