Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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