Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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