Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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