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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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