Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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