Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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