Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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