Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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