Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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