Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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