Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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