Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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