Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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