Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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