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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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