Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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