Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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