Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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