Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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