Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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