Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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