Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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