Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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