Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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