Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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