Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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