Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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