Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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