Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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