Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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