Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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