Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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