Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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