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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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