Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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