Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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