Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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