Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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