Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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