Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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