Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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