Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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