Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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