Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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