Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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