Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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